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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-16
The biscuits We Eat.

The modern biscuit has very many
more shape AMI forms than did the bis
cult Of our graDdm0thar'5 days ThoD
the only thing thought % be entitled to
the hallowcd name of biscuit was sort
Of plain light cake, made Of -four cream
and soda, that was Wholesome and took
the place OF bread for the morning or
evening meal Thee light, AaEy, grand
mother biscuit, We're -.ucrlly served
hot, with fresh yellow butter and honey
or maple SYRUP and % person who did not
relish such meal was pronounced sick
or ia possession of an urauprccatiyc ap-
petite. In modern cookery there iQ q
variety Of biscuits a host of different
shaped cakes and crackers arc now called
biscuits The cakes are sweet. as arc
also some vGrictics Cf crackers which go
under that name The grandmother bis
cult was designed to De eaten hot, but the
modern biscuit is made with q Wow 10
last for weeks, and not consumed until
cold. There are q number Of biscuit fac
tories in Chicago that 90 q large business
In their line, shipping their goods TO all
parts Of tie country. They arc made in
different shapes-square, round or ecol-
loped-and ono grade is cut to represent
ysriCr7 animals. There are also the
brown -four biscuits and the oatmeal
cakes, ginger snaps and cracknclls. al
going under the general head of biscuits
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-16

LADIES LIST
Elegant line af Plush, and Beaver Cloak: Wraps
and Jackets Saw Hoods Tobgan Caps Fur Muf Gloves,
Mi Hose silk iIandkcrct eustic andkerches Com
ctc all latest styles and shades Largest lines ct
Fine Shoes Slippers over Shoes and Rubbers IN the county
- DEMORlSr SEWING MACHINES.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-06-25
F%IsHERMEN's R

A man in Kentucky recently caught an eer
that had three eyes and a double row Of teeth.
A devil fish weighing nearly 100 pounds
was caught by Daniel Oswald of the Atlantic
highlands while he was draining his fish
pond.
William Sykes went fishing near Leota
Landing, Miss and while he was trying to
impale a minnow on his TOOL it wrigglets
from his fingers and slipped into his mouth
and down his throat.
An aged citizen of Camden, Me, tells Of
the time when salmon was SO plentiful and SO
little esteemed that an apprentice to any
trade had to sign articles binding him to eat
salmon twice a week and thought it one of
the most disagreeable parts of the contract.
Michael Gleason while trolling for salmon
In the lakes of Killarney was suddenly reused
by q plunge in the water followed by a running
out of his line until his wheel was all but
stripped. He thought, of course, he was
playing a monster salmon, but could see moth.
ing. Other fishermen lowered about him to
be In at the death of the largest salmon ever
taken in those lakes, but the game proved to
be a large otter.
Bring out the lines and hooks;
To shady woodland hooks
| Where flowing brooklets murmur well repair
pair, pair.
And where the shadows lie
Wen cast the gaudy fly
And lure the speckled troutlet from his lair, lair
lair. Boston Courier.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-06-25
The Cantnred Elags /.

SpRStAAS0 pSD
Washington June 23-The disclosure
that within Q few weeks OF the issue Of
the order to surrender the captured rebel
flags the president, after a formal refer
ence of the matter to the attorney gen.
eral, concluded that be was not author
lied without action by congress to return
to the heirs OF Robert 3, Lee certain
articles Of private property deposited in
the national museum has excited much
comment democrats who have been
defending and apologizi1g for thecrder
to surrender the flags and praising the
president for reyoking it are at o loss
now what to say. They are hardly will
ing to admit that Mi. Cleveland is ex-
tremely forEetful, and yet they ara forced
to conclude that his utter forgetfulness
OF the formal reference OF the application
of tho Lee relics can alone excuse the
statement made in the letter revoking
the order for tho return OF the rebel
flags that more mature consideration of
the subject had led him to conclude that
he did not possess the authority which
he had attempted to exercise. It is
known that on the advice of a member
of his cabinet the president declined to
authorize the return OF the relics. The
controversy has caused many inquiries
as to the disposition made of the naval
flags capturedl during the late OWL war;
Most OF the flags were turned over to
the naval academy, and are now on e1-
hibition there, together with flags cap
tured in other wars. The confederate
naval flags captured were few, end an
accidental fire in the old navy depart
men. building several years ago destroy
ed some OF them.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-06-25
genuine Hydrophobia.

10y EE.
New York, June 28-Matthew Gurnee,
q wealthy brick manufacturer OF Haver-
straw, died to-day after q week of great
suffering from hydrophobia. the result
of a bite from a favorite terrier some
weeks ago. Mr.. Gurnee was a great
fancier of dogs. A particular pet was
o small Scotch terrier, A month ago
this animal was bitten by a dog which
vas after wards discovered to have gone
mad. The terrier ran home to his mas
ter, rushed into the house as if in great
pain, and placed his head upon MIR. Cur
nee's knee. MIR. Gurnee showed his hand
into the dogs mouth to relieve him, as he
seemed to be choking Thetdog drove his
teeth into Mr.. Gurnee's right hand, and
the blood flowed freely from the wound,
The animal then fell over and SOON died,
Mr. Gurnee's gsief at the loss of his pc.
led him to be careless Of himself. A
physician was not called for several days,
and when n wns called the hand was
inf1amed to an alarming extent. Three
days ago the patient was suddenly seized
with violent spssmB, and these increased
on Tuesday so that it required four men
to hold Mr.. Gurnee in the bed. The
condition of the patient aroused the
alarm OF his physician, and yesterday
DIS. William a. Hammond of this city
was summoned and found the case hope,
less, To a reporter DIR. hammond said
This was q genuine case of h%ydropho.
bia. There are few instances in which
/ am prepared toadmit that this horrible
disease exists; this is one of item, hoI
| puar t&H
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-06-25
MATTERS OF HISTORY.

LA LL
The free letter carrier system went into
effect in July, 1858. =.
The Oldest known Ms. is part Of the niad
found in Upper Egypt.
The first notice of aurora borealis in Eng
land was on March 8, 1716.
The organ was invented by one Ctesibius, a
barber of Alexandria, about 100 B. @.
Vesuvius reposed for 1899 years, till 1851,
but since then destructive eruptions have
been frequent.
Prudentius, nthe fourth century, set notes
to the breviary; and Flaviatus established
the first choir at Antioch.
The art of engraving originated in some
experiments of Maso F~iniguerTa, a Fiorentine,
in the first half of the fifteenth century.
Confucius, the founder of the religious
deism of China, was contemporary witt
~Pythagorus, and died at the age OF % years.
The meteor of 1888, seen all over Europe
nearly at the same moment, was believed to
be as large as Great Britain and LEO miles
/ high.
The first American flag made was hoisted
on the aRonhomme Richard' at the time a
the famous battle with the "Serapis.s Ie Is
now owned by Mr.. S. S. Stafford, Of Prince
George county, Md.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-06-25
y 1ress and 1akotaian
surveying IN the Extreme North

surveying I'm the EAtfcme NOr1n.
Vermillion Republican; Through
the kindness of Judge Palmer we are
allowed to copy portions of q let
ter written by 81. j. Austin, who is sur
yeying land way up on the northern
line OF Dakota, which will be of interest
to our readers: This Is a delightful
country, q place where there is no night.
Ii it is long days you want this is your
place. We can read q newspaper until
10o'cIock p. M, and again at three o.
m. by daylight, and if the sky is clear
the hours between are mostly twilight.
We have very little use for candles
here. We don't get up until after
sunrise and are in amp long before
sunset, and are doing big days
work every day. This is
the best country for surveying / eyer
saw. The whole country within the
bend of Mouse river is q grand leveI
plain, with nothing to hinder work
There are very small ponds of water
scattered over the country which come
very handy, but there will be very little
water here3 in the latter part of the
season. I was very fortunate in coming
early. We are now at the Canadian
boundsry-we closed onto it twice, cas-
of here. The country north of the bound
cry is as good rs this and is expensive
and is all settled. From here we Col
see twenty houses, but not one on GU
eide OF the line. IL seems strange t.
cross this large unsettled countr,
going north and then come into a set
tied country. They tell me that thei
taxes are about o~ne-seventh what on
are-irom So to 81 on q quarter section
and the government gives a road SO fee
wide around every section. The settler
arssa hardy, intelligent class of peopI
from all over the world, but mostly fror
the old settlements of Canada. / ha
good luck on the trip here and have ha,
good luck here. III nothing happens W
will wind up our work by the 10Th c
this month, then the boys and teams wi
go overland to the other work. I vii
cnme home for a few days, Sherk sho
o deer last Sunday. There is but yer
little game here-have seen some ante
lope but they are wild"
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-06-25
Rfoodv ARRAY

is often the result OF 'bad blood" in a
family or community, but nowhere is
bad blood more destructive OF happiness
and health than n the human system.
When the life current is foul and slug
gish with impurities and is slowly dis
tributiag its poisons to very part of the
body, the peril to health, and life even,
is imminent. Early symptoms are dull
and drowsy feelings, severe headaches,
coated tongue,poor appetite. indigestion
and general lassitude. Delay III treat
ment may entail the most serious con-
sequences. Don't let disease get a strong
hold on your constitution, Bat treat your-
self by using DR.. Pierce's Golden Meai.
cal Discovery, and be restored to the
blessings of health. All druggists.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-06-25
A Moman,s sweet N1ll.

She is prematurely deprived OF her
charms of face and form, and made I'M
~attrastive by the wasting effects of ail+
mentfEpm, and irregularities peculiar TO
her sex TO check this drain upon, not
only her strength and health, but upon
her amiabfa qualities as well. iB her first
duty. This n safely and speedily 40.
compfished bxs a course of self-treat-
ment with DH#Pierces Fayorits Prescrip-
ftinns q nervine and tonic Of wonderful
emcacYsaH4 prepared especially for the
sliaYlati6aa9. of those suffering from
"dragGlBg down" pains, sensation of
nap46&, and weakness incident TO women
8Sboom to her seq. Druggist.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-06-25
EoR Il LADIES.

Silver and gilt braids are seen Oh some
black silk imported costumes.
Most of the tailor made dresses for little
girls have the Zouave jacket and fun blouse
waistcoat.
In the pretty Chambrey costumes, this
season, one sees whole petticoats of solid EN-
broideries.'
White cotton Hercules braid is used to
trim ginghams and other cotton fabrics for
children's costumes.
Stylish young ladies favor the gypsy boil
net, which has short, round ears, and the top
of the brim rolled back toward the crown.
A bonnet has been invented made entirely
Of ribbon, which at the theatre may be taken
off and put in the pocket without injuring it.
Crochet work is being utilized by some
English dressmakers for some handsome dress
trimmings. These %garnitures are very effect
i've, and must wear well.
A pretty and also stylish way to make a
surah silk for half silk mourning is to com
bine it with a large black and white plaid
which comes in soft quality.
There is talk of a revival of coral, not in
the shape of sprays of flowers and leaves, but
in that of plain polished eardrops, and rows
"a GOV III IL hiei i'auc vi PINK Cotdl.
The Leghorn fat promises to be extensively
worn by ladies and children this summer.
The wide brim is neither lined nor wired, and
may be bent in any way most becoming TIC
the wearer.
A new way of wearing a locket or hand
some pendant is to attach it to the left side OF
the dress upon the breast with a dainty bow
Of satin ribbon matching the trimmings Of
the costume.
Long earrings are coming into fashion after
having been out of style for SO many years
An emerald or pearl drop, pear shaped ant
removable at pleasure, is added to the ear
, rings in solitaire diamonds.
A unique mantle of jet and lace resemble
a large three cornered handkerchief or pointer
cape in beaded lace caught down to the wais
by a band, and a pretty arrangement of je
and lace. A cascade of jet falls from eacl
shoulder over the sleeve.
A style recently introduced is that of rever
at the sides of skirts. These are produced b,
a piece of material reaching from the wais
to the edge of the skirt, or sometimes the edg
of the tunic is SO plated as to hang loose an,
fall in zigzag fashion showing a colored lining
A prominent English house is showin
, some beautiful hand paiaGed parasols, whic
have an applique of lace and deep houncin
8 of the same. The handle Is removable, th
parasol when not in use fitting into a cast
which also contains a fan mounted am
: painted to match the sunshade.
= N LH.-
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-06-25

~
and consequently incurable. 1t Is impossible to de.
scribe her sifferings. Her body from the crown of
her head to tho soles of her feet was a mass OF decay,
masses OF flesh rotting off and leaving great cavities.
Her fingers. fcstered and three or four rails dropped
off at one time. Her limbs contracted by the fearful
liberation, and for several years she did not leave
her bed. Her weight was reduced from 1875 to 60 lbs.
Perhaps some faint idea of her condition can be
Cleaned from the fact that three pounds Of Cosmo.
line or ointment were used per week in dressing her
sores. Finally the physicians acknowledged their
defeat by this Black Wolf, and commended the SUI
ferer to her all-wise Creator. $3.50
Her husband hearing wonderful reports OF the use
OF SwIFT's SPECIFIC Is. s.. 81, prevailed on her to
ny IL as a last resort. She began its use under pro.
test, but soon found chat her system was being 70.
lleyed of the poison. as the sores assumed a red and
healthy color, as though the blood was becoming
pure and active. Mrs. Bailey continued the s. 8. 8.
until last February; every sore was healed; she die
carded chair and %crutches, and WINS for the first time
in twelve years n well woman. Her husband, Mr.,
a. Bailey, is In business at 17N Blackstone Street,
Boston, and will take pleasure in giving the detaili
Of this wonderful cure. Send to us for Treatise or
Blood and Skin Diseases, mailed free.
HE SWIFT Specific Co.. Drawer 0. Atlanta. Ga.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-06-25
BLACK WOLF !!

Or Black Leprosy, is a disease which is considered
incurable, but 1t has yielded to the curative proper.
world as s. S. s. Mrs. Bailey, of West Someryilie.
Mass, near Boston, was attacked several years ago
the best medical talent, who could only say that the
disease was a species OF
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-06-25

Interfered with Politics.
First Kansas Woman-I didn'. see you
down at the caucus last night.
Secpnd Kansas Woman-No, couldn't get
away. John wasn't feeling well, and l had
to clear off the table and wash the dishes
Tid-Bits.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-06-25

"a The Press and DB1otaian Legal BIanl
catalogue for 1881, Ia now ready for deifyerys
emit free TO any addroas Gu application.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-06-25
a Positive Written Guarantee
MARRIAGE el;lllDE

Elegant clotf,ssnd "a ithjnding. Sealed os&6c
in money or postage stamps. Over fifty woader-
full pen pictures, showing who may marsy,, who
Manhood. WomanhoodsssSysica dsday. Who
should marry. How life a~ndeAaRpiness may be
increased. Those married or about to marry
thinking man and womshsISa Popular edition.
paper cover. use. AdarcssAsK WH1TTIERs
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-23
FROM THE FOUR WINDS
English Must Be Taught in
Indian Schools.
REVISING RAILWAY RATES,
Washburn's Condition-Fruit From
FIorida-A Gaspips Bomb-Gen-
eral News by Wire.
Indians and English.

WASHINGTON, September 22-In a
letter to General Clinton B. Fiske, Com
missioner of Indian Affairs Atkins SAYS
the Indian bureau does not intend to
recede from its position that no
language but the English shall be
taught in Indian schools, notwithstand-
ing the opposition manifested agains.
the order. The letter states that the
order does not forbid The teaching Of
scriptural and other truths to adult
Indians in their native tongue, but
simply forbids the teaching or reading
of the Vernucular to Indians in the
schools. The commissioner says: l am
thoroughly convinced that an Indian
cannot become useful and civilized I'm
less he is educated in the English
language. If the Indian is ever to he
come citizen, as the land in severalty
act contemplates, he must know the
language of the Constitution, laws and
DeODle
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-23
Florida Fruit.

LAKE CITY, Fla, September pa
movement was started in Lake City,
which is spreading all over the State.
for the organization of a shippers
union to regulate the sale and shipment
of oranges, lemons and other fruits. The
plan is to dispense with the present
men in northern and wes-
tern cities, and place there instead trus-
ted agents of the union. The hope is
felt that these will not only arrange
larger return for the sales from the
north, but that it will raise the prices of
these products also.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-23
Railway Rates.

CHICAGO, September 22.-The Chicago
Is Alton has given the regular fifteen
days notice that, commencing on Oc-
tober 4th, it will make the same rates
on dressed beef from Kansas City and
Southwestern Missouri River points. as
the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
makes, under the Hammond contract,
from Omaha and Council Bluffs. The
action of Alton will necessarily bring a
reduction in dressed beef rates from
Kansas City and other Missouri River
points by all the Southwestern Associa-
ton lines.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-23
A Gaspipe Bomb

CHICAGO, September ga police
man found gaspipe bomb at Cottage
Grove Avenue car barn, at l o'clock
this morning. 1t was ten inches long,
enclosed in an ordinary sized starch
box, and had clock work attachment
for exploding. No clue was obtained es
to who left the bono II the barn.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-23
Attack the Constitutiona1ity

New YORK, September 22.-General
Pryor, counsel for the condemned
anarchists, says the appeal to be made
to the United States Supreme Court,
will attack the constitutionality of the
Illinois law regarding the construction
OF jury. The Illinois conspiracy
statute will not enter into the question.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-23
Wise Workingmsn.

CINCINNATI, September socialists,
last night, requested the central
executive committee OF the Union
Labor party to intercede in behalf of
the Chicago Anarchists. The vote was
taken by wards, and the request was re-
fused by large majority.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-23
Steamer Grounded.

LONDON, September 22.-The British
steamer Romeo, Captain Williams, from
New Orleans, August 3Oth, for Rouen,
grounded at Vile Guier, and capsized.
The vessel is submerged at high tide,
and is dangerous to navigation. An
engineer and fireman were drowned,
and FIVE OF her crew and passengers are
missing.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-23
Waehburn,s Condition

New YORK, September 22.-The con-
dition of Hon. E. B. Washbrrn, ex-
minister to France, was somewhat
better to-day, although there are fears
that the end is drawing near. He
passed a restless night, and at times
was unconscious.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-23
Eow-rHE TIME TO SPECULATE

A GIVE FLUCTUATIONS In the Marke
"A offer opportunities to spectators to
make money In Grain, Stocks, Bonds and
Petroleum. Prompt personal attention
given to orders received by wire or mail.
Correspondence solicited. Full information
about the markets in our BOOK, wnlcn Will
he forwarded free on application.
HID. KYLE. Banker and Broker.
Broad and 81 New S1eets, New YORK City
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-23

HUMoRs run riot in the blood at this
season. Hoods Sarsaparilla expels
every impurity, and vitalizes and en-.
riches the blood. II
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-23
SaltLako & Western
b ALL w AX.
On an after
Saturday, Dec. Goth, 1885,
Trains Will run as follows:
.- ,ror-,-.r.,

Connects with Utah Central train leavin
Salt AXE at 7.40 am.
Connects with Utah Central Train arriV
ing at Salt Lake at $40 pm.
Stop only upon signals.
". W. RITTER,
MA q supt.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-23
NSTALMENT DEALERS

will find Just whstthey need-A FULL LINE
OF iNSTALSIENT GOODS sold only to the
INSTALMENF TRADE, by addressing
LNsI ~ ENT,DRALRRs' SUPPLY Co.. Erie, Pa
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1887-01-29
SUIT for Libel.

The case Of Mr.. Peter Drnegall. a
letter carrier of Savannah VS.. Mr.. Alex.
ander McHardy was up. in the SUPERB ,r
Court on Thursday aud Friday. Nj.
Denegall wants $4,000 damages fo-
an alleged libelous article said to have
been published 10 the Savannah Phenir
last April. The jury rendered a scale |
verdict Friday afternoon which will BE-
opened this morning, uuder the direC
tions of the Court.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1887-01-29
Wreck OF the Outing.

The yacht Outing" apt Cloud
man, which sailed from Savannah early
in December, for trip around the
world, has come to All untimely end,
having been wrecked off the coast o.
Fl rida IN the early part of the week
during a severe gale, the Captain and
his man Friday barely escaping with
their lives. The CAPTAIN might we'll
content himself with what has happened
and where it happened, as very few
people h d any idea that any very seri
Gus effort would be made to maze !:
circuit Of the world The Captain and
his crew of ore will probably live long
er by the wreck Of the Outing" eve
though the magazine tor VIII sn benef
the expedition was gotten up may ,uhe'
financially.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1887-01-29
Klckers and clubbers.

Policeman Hymes was tried in the
Superior Court on To sday last for
b ALLY kicking colored woman uamei
Annie PuurneIle few weeks since
Thr ev d uce 10 the case showed very
D AMY that the policeman Was guilty,
YET tie jury, sworn t. bring verdict
according TO the evidence declared him
MT euily Judge Adams Wa shocked
at Il is ira esty on justice aud gave the
jury some very plain talk, which showed
hat he thought the juryman had not
OBSERVED Their Oaths.